OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Alternative ways to live overseasWe take a wider look at what the rest of the globe has to offer New Zealanders with itchy feet and open minds.21 May 12:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Flatting is a weird conceptNow that my flatting days are behind me, I’ve decided that the whole concept of having flatmates and living with perfect strangers is downright odd, writes Shelley Bridgeman.20 May 12:10 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 5 most controversial animal dishesWe take a look at balut and some other controversial food items to see if we should really be concerned.19 May 09:40 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Does marriage still matter?What's behind the latest figures released by Statistics NZ that tell us the numbers of couples tying the knot is the lowest rate in 12 years?16 May 12:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The rules of buffet diningYou never know when you might want to impress someone with your grasp of the finer points of all-you-can-eat dining. Here are a few guidelines worth considering.14 May 11:50 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Will plain packs really stop smokers?Is the tobacco plain packaging bill amendment worthwhile? Honestly, I'm on the fence, writes Lee Suckling.13 May 10:30 PM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: Going to battle in 'Mommy Wars'The "Mommy Wars" is the Americanised term coined to describe lively arguments between mothers who have diametrically opposed views on "what is best for baby".13 May 01:30 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Animal testing causes 'severe suffering' in NZ (+graphic)In NZ animals are afforded basic rights - including freedom and suffering. Except the 3 million made to take part in experiments, writes Sally Hibbard.12 May 11:30 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: How much does healthy eating cost?The food we put in our supermarket trolleys will ultimately decide the health of our families and ourselves. The problem is, the price of food and not the quality is the major dictator of what shoppers pull off the shelf.12 May 12:00 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: What happens when a parent diesIn light of the tragic death of Peaches Geldof, and that of her mother 14 years earlier, relationship expert Jill Goldson takes a touching look at how to deal with the loss of a parent.08 May 11:30 PM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: The stresses of modern motherhoodMotherhood: it's complicated. It's relentless. It's forgettable. It's why we all deserve breakfast in bed this Sunday, writes Shelley Bridgeman.07 May 11:20 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: The things we do when we're aloneLee Suckling explores the things we eat, wear and do when we've got no one around to judge us. Share your secrets.07 May 12:45 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Hating hyphenated surnamesDespite its impracticalities and inelegance, the freshly-minted hyphenated surname continues to appeal, writes Shelley Bridgeman.05 May 11:10 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: Did we get diet advice all wrong?Have New Zealand health experts got our dietary advice all wrong? Or have we not put good advice to best use? Dave Shaw wonders.04 May 10:50 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Playing fast and loose with sugar and spicesTwo of our sweet-toothed kids used to devour these in the 90s. They would pop them in the toaster and away they'd go.03 May 03:01 AM
LifestyleNicky Park: Life & Style - this week's best bitsIn case you missed it, here's a roundup of the most popular stories on Life & Style over the last week, a royal recap and the blog that everyone's talking about.02 May 10:00 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Don't let money destroy your relationshipOur disagreements about money invariably are linked with perceptions of control, security, self-esteem and love, writes Jill Goldson.02 May 01:50 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanBlog: Picking on small townsSmall towns in New Zealand are perceived as low-hanging fruit. They’re ripe for picking on.01 May 01:55 AM
OpinionLee Suckling: Lifting the lid on sexual abuse in the gay communityDomestic abuse charity Shine recognises sexual abuse against LGBT people as a silent problem, writes Lee Suckling.30 Apr 02:35 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Ouch! Wi-Fi hurts my head"I've not encountered such widespread use of mobile devices in a primary school before, I felt the need to explore its implications."29 Apr 01:25 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Dealing with the death of a petSadly, most of us will experience the loss of a pet at some stage. Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard shares strategies to cope.28 Apr 10:15 PM
Opinion11 supercharged diet foodsSupercharging your diet doesn't necessarily mean eating "superfoods". Try some of the following foods to create powerful new combinations.27 Apr 11:25 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Can kids cause jealousy in a relationship?Q: "My husband and I mostly have a happy and loving relationship but he is sometimes quite unkind to our 15-year-old son - a typical teen but a good kid."25 Apr 12:30 AM
OpinionDave Shaw: The big fat debate bungleThe most important message was drowned in the noise of conflicting beliefs and the noise was amplified by Third Degree to boost ratings, writes Dave Shaw.24 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What's all the froth over coffee?I don't drink coffee, I don't like coffee and I don't understand the fascination with this bitter concoction, writes Shelley Bridgeman.23 Apr 11:10 PM
OpinionDo gyms suck motivation?While perfect for some, the gym environment can be an intimidating place for others, treated like a chore about as appealing as doing the washing.23 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: When friends do drugsModern life blogger Lee Suckling looks at what it’s like to be on a different high amongst a party of 20-something crazy kids.22 Apr 10:20 PM
OpinionBlog: Downsizing your dogWhat is it about these little ankle biters that we love so much? I say 'we' as I have gone to the small side myself with two pomeranian X Japanese spitz balls of fluff.21 Apr 11:15 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Aussie outclassed NZ royal visitIt is with some reluctance I admit that the William, Kate and George royal road-show is making Australia look like a dream destination, writes Shelley Bridgeman.21 Apr 10:50 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: Should we count calories?But do calories matter? Well, yes. But should we be counting them? Well, no.21 Apr 09:55 PM
OpinionHow important is sharing a bed?How important is sharing a bed with your partner? Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains.18 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Stressed out about travel adminShelley Bridgeman is stressed out by all the travel admin that comes with taking a holiday.16 Apr 10:54 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Reflecting on a year of marriage equalityIt's time to celebrate all that marriage equality has given society, writes Lee Suckling. Importantly, it's also time to reflect on what it hasn't given us.15 Apr 09:10 PM
